Senior People Business Partner
SvitzerEngland, United Kingdom • Southampton, England, United Kingdom • Bristol, England, United Kingdom • Gravesham, England, United Kingdom • England, United Kingdom • Liverpool, England, United Kingdom • Wales, United Kingdom • England, United Kingdom
Posted April 14, 2026
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Founded in 1833, Svitzer builds on almost 200 years of experience, and our powerful tugboats and experts in towage work tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected. Today, Svitzer is a leading global port and terminal infrastructure provider, serving approximately 2,000 customers in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries through a fleet of 456 vessels.
Job Description
Senior People Business Partner position available in the UK for 12 months maternity cover, partnering with senior leadership and leading a HR team to execute people strategy aligned to business priorities.
Requirements
- Strong, hands-on ER and UK employment law experience
- Proven ability to influence decisions at senior level
- Experience operating in complex, unionised or regulated environments
- Commercial judgement and the confidence to challenge
Benefits
- Up to 10% contributory pension
- Private health & dental plan
- 10% bonus
